Yes, (somehow) it is that time of year again. FINRA recently released its 2023 Report on its Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the “Report”). As is typical (and this blog has well-covered), it contains a mix of old and...more
2/2/2023
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Broker-Dealer ,
Consolidated Audit Trail ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Enforcement ,
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Regulation Best Interest ,
Regulation BI ,
Risk Management ,
SEC Examination Priorities ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Standard of Care
All things come to those who wait … even Regulation Best Interest (colloquially known as Reg BI). In what now feels like a lifetime since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted it (believe it or not, it was only...more
As the countdown to the June 30, 2020, date for compliance with Reg BI inches forward, FINRA and the SEC are providing a potpourri of support and information to help firms ensure compliance.
FINRA EFFORTS: FINRA’s...more
12/19/2019
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Broker-Dealer ,
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Stress Tests
On the heels of the SEC’s recent approval of the “Reg BI Package,” on June 26, 2019 the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would prevent enforcement of Reg BI. Specifically, Rep. Maxine Waters included a last...more